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Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment. Our guest this week is Rabbi Hara Person, Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis, the center for lifelong rabbinic learning, professional development, and resources for more than 2,200 rabbis around the world. We discuss the transformative power of women's voices in Torah commentary and Jewish leadership and explore the groundbreaking impact of The Torah: A Women's Commentary, now available for digital use via Sefaria. We also discuss the current U.S. election to the World Zionist Congress; both Rabbi Hirsch and Rabbi Person are members of the Vote Reform slate. Visit www.zionistelection.org to vote or www.vote4reform.org to learn more about the importance of standing up for our Reform values in Israel. View the transcript here. Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast
Professor Elsie Stern shares how Acharei Mot acts as the bridge between the two sections of Vayikra. Elsie Stern is Professor of Bible at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. She received her BA from Yale University and her M.A. and PhD from the University of Chicago. Stern is the author of From Rebuke to Consolation: Exegesis and Theology in the Liturgical Anthology of the Ninth of Av Season. She is also General editor of a new torah commentary for the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
Sam Spector is the rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami. He is currently a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and serves on the advisory board for the Salt Lake Chamber and the Christian Center of Park City. Rabbi Spector is an avid fan of baseball, Jewish history, and traveling, having been to over 60 countires. He is married to Jill and they are the proud parents of their daughters, Miriam and Esti, and host parents of Yasamin from Afghanistan. On today's podcast we discuss topics such as Antisemitism, Israel, Zionism, Judaism, and so much more at The Establishment To stay updated on and ask questions for our future guests, go and follow our Instagram at the_establishment_1, there you can also find post relating to the things we talked about on the podcast!
Today's disagreement is about the relationship between Israel and American Jews. To have this conversation, we've brought together two prominent American Rabbis with two very different perspectives on the current conflict. The GuestsRabbi Stuart Weinblatt founded Congregation B'Nai Tzedek in Potomac, Maryland in 1988 and is the Senior Rabbi there. He is the Chair of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition and has previously served as the President of the Rabbinic Cabinet of the Jewish Federations of North America, and the Director of Israel Policy and Advocacy at the Rabbinical Assembly. Rabbi Matthew Soffer is the Senior Rabbi at Judea Reform Congregation in Durham, North Carolina. Previously, Rabbi Soffer served at Temple Israel in Boston, where he led the nationally influential Riverway Project and Ohel Tzedek, the synagogue's social justice wing. Today we ask a wide range of questions relating to the war in Gaza and Zionism more broadly: Is the war in Gaza a just war? How does one balance the particularism of Jewish peoplehood with the universalism of Jewish teaching?How should advocates of Israel be publicly speaking about Palestinian suffering? Can Israel defeat Hamas? If so, at what cost?Two quick notes:This is the first of what will hopefully be many conversations on Israel/Palestine and the broader conflict. Our goal is to give voice to a wide variety of stakeholders and perspectives.Disagreements are live and feral and unpredictable. In my conversation with the Rabbis, there are times where I cross over into being more of a participant than a host. This happened organically. It's not our core model. But it's honest and real. And it's representative of many of the conversations that are taking place right now. Show NotesGeneral atmosphere in Israel [05:09]Feelings of moral confusion vs moral clarity [06:44]What is the cost of defeating Hamas? [08:35]Jewish ultra-nationalists in Israeli government [15:41]Acknowledging the suffering of Palestinians [21:54]What does “defeating Hamas” mean? [28:42]Ratio of civilian to combatant deaths [30:42]Jewish concept of tikkun olam [32:43]Do American Jews need Israel? [40:32]Netanyahu's impact on Jewish peoplehood [42:46]Does Israel fill a spiritual vacuum for American Jews [46:16]Anti-Zionist Jews [51:44]Steelmanning [53:20] If you have any recommendations for other guests on the topic of Israel/Palestine/Gaza (or any recommendations for any other topics/guests) please reach out to producer Greg Woodward at greg@thedisagreement.com.
As always, an honest and open conversation. This week, we will discuss the current state of affairs in the American rabbinate with JILV's Rabbinic Liaison and newly appointed Director of Leadership Development, Rabbi Mark Cohn.
In this insightful episode of the ‘Straight Friendly' podcast, hosted by Michael Ross, international Jewish leader and renowned social justice activist, Rabbi Denise L. Eger, engages in a thought-provoking dialogue about navigating identity, unity, and hope in troubled times. Rabbi Eger, the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, CA, and a prominent figure within the Jewish community, recollects her journey of being the first openly gay or lesbian person to serve in her position in the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to be elected as President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Throughout the episode, they delved into the challenges faced by the LGTBQ+ communities, both within and outside the Jewish context. Moving on to discuss the concept of 'Chesed', they touch upon the essence of loving kindness, its importance in maintaining humanity even in the time of the war. The conversation further unraveled the increasing consequences of societal divisiveness, highlighting the need for bridging gaps within the global Jewish diaspora as well as the broader LGBTQ+ communities. Enriched by Rabbi Eger's experiences and wisdom, the podcast emphasizes the critical need for unity, peace and resilience in the face of adversity.
In the final session of Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism, Rabbi Rick Jacobs ( President, URJ), Rabbi Hara Person (Executive Director, Central Conference of American Rabbis), and Dr. Andrew Rehfeld (President, HUC-JIR) respond to the conference and offer their vision for the future of the movement
EP. 48 Rabbi Denise EgerSpiritual Leader | Social Activist | AuthorIn celebration of Pride Month, Margie talks with her longtime friend and rabbi, renowned activist and leader, Rabbi Denise L. Eger, who has been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ equality for decades. Rabbi Eger is the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami, West Hollywood's Reform Synagogue and was the first openly LGBTQ person to be President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. She was a founding President of the Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Interfaith Clergy Association and the first woman to be elected President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis.Rabbi Eger officiated the first legal wedding for a lesbian couple in California. Among her many honors, in October 2011, Rabbi Eger was named a GLBT Icon for her long history of activism and service for Gay and Lesbian History Month by the Equality Forum.Margie and Rabbi Eger talk about how we have a choice in life to submit or rise up. Denise recalls her childhood, growing up with older parents in the South where many places excluded Jews, and shares a haunting memory of the Klu Klux Klan walking down Memphis streets. Rabbi Eger was ordained in 1988 during the AIDS crisis. She and Margie discuss the challenges of being a Rabbi during that time with so many young gay boys dying and how she and others dealt with all the loss. They cover “The 7 Principles for Living Bravely,” Rabbi Eger's new book which she co-wrote with her colleague, Reverend Neil Thomas - Mourning, Truth, Rest, Love, Prayer, Joy and Hope. The podcast is filled with hope on how to live fully with empathy during this stressful time of divisive politics where there are threats to marriage equality, attacks on reproduction healthcare and the dehumanization of transgender people, ending with the ever present question - How we can all help to make this a better world a better place? One relationship at a time.Insta @rabbideniseeger Fb @Deniseeger and @Rabbi Denise L Eger and @7principlesforlivingbravely Rabbi Eger is a 3-time author whose latest book is co-authored with Rev. Dr. Neil G. Thomas, "7 Priniciples for Living Bravely" a book of of interfaith spiritual principles that helps us weather the storms of adversity. Look for it on Amazon or your local bookstore.
Ohioans are witnessing an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents, while, at the same time, it is becoming clear that fewer Americans than ever have even a basic understanding of what happened during the Holocaust or why that is still pressingly relevant today. Effective Holocaust curriculum in our classrooms is crucial to changing that, and studies show bad Holocaust education is worse than none at all. That's why a central Ohio synagogue is hosting middle and high school educators for a free two-day seminar this summer in a partnership with the national group Echoes and Reflections to offer professional development, classroom materials, and a powerful learning experience for all. REGISTER FOR THE FREE SEMINAR FOR EDUCATORS | Click here for more information about the upcoming Echoes and Reflections workshop hosted by Congregation Beth Tikvah in Worthington on June 6-7, 2023, with an optional trip to the Holocaust & Humanities Center in Cincinnati on the 8th. Register by May 15.PROGRAM SCHEDULE & HIGHLIGHTS: June 6th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Foundations of Holocaust Education: Focus on Nazi Germany June 6th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Analyzing Propaganda and Teaching Media Literacy: the Holocaust as a Case Study June 7th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Teaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities: Integrating Photographs, Literature, Art, and Poetry to tell the Human Story June 7th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Antisemitism: Understanding and Countering this Hatred Today June 8th | Teachers can opt for a third day, or those who cannot make the first days, can join for a trip to the Holocaust & Humanities Center in Cincinnati. A bus will be provided. Free lunch between sessions on June 6 & 7 Upon completion of the seminar, teachers will receive a certificate from Echoes & Reflections which can be turned in for 12 contact hours equal to 1.2 CEUs ABOUT ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS | A joint program between the Anti-Defamation League, the USC Shoah Foundation, and Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, since 2005, Echoes and Reflections has impacted more than 125,000 educators in the United States, reaching an estimated 12 million students—and at no cost. Through its Holocaust education programs and resources, educators gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to teach this topic effectively. Click here to learn more about bringing the free Echoes and Reflections teacher training to your colleagues. Featured Education Matters guest: Rabbi Rick Kellner, Congregation Beth Tikvah, Worthington, OhioRabbi Rick Kellner has served as the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Worthington since 2011. Rabbi Kellner is a graduate of the State University of NY at Albany where he studied Spanish with a focus in Secondary Education. He was ordained as a rabbi in 2007 from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Los Angeles campus. While studying at H.U.C., he also earned Masters Degrees in Jewish Education and Hebrew Letters. Rabbi Kellner currently serves as a Vice President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. He has been a leader in Social Justice here in Ohio with an active involvement in BREAD and the Ohio Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. Rabbi Kellner loves teaching, telling stories, working to make the world a better place, and engaging with congregants to help them find meaning and purpose in their lives. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. Her grandfather escaped Nazi Germany as a Jewish refugee when he was 13 years old. Katie's great-grandparents and other family members were murdered in the Holocaust. This episode was recorded on April 10, 2023. Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, was April 18, 2023.
Recently, 300 American Rabbis called to boycott Israel's right-wing politicians on the basis that they will cause the Israeli government to do irreparable damage to Israel-US Diaspora relations. They are totally wrong and someone has to call them out on it. Do not miss hearing why they are wrong, and watch to understand why it is actually these Rabbis who are to blame for whatever damage they cause to American Jewry.
While many of our listeners are no doubt getting ready for Christmas festivities this week, for others the winter celebrations have already begun. Candles are being lit, loved ones are gathered close, and latkes are already sizzling in oil as our Jewish friends, family, and neighbors are celebrating Chanukah, the festival of lights.From Gerda Lerner and Gloria Steinem to Betty Freidan and Naomi Wolf, I have always admired to contributions of Jewish women to feminist thought and yet we haven't yet had the opportunity to highlight voices from the Jewish community this season. With that in mind, I was so grateful to be put in contact with a fabulous writer, thinker, and rabbi — Hara Person —who generously volunteered to join us this season and share some stories of powerful women in the Jewish holiday tradition.Rabbi Hara Person (she/her) is the Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis. Previously, she was the CCAR's Chief Strategy Officer. In that capacity, she oversaw the Communications Department and served as Publisher of CCAR Press, and worked with leadership on overall organizational strategy.Rabbi Person was ordained in 1998 from HUC-JIR, after graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Amherst College (1986) and receiving an MA in Fine Arts from New York University/International Center of Photography (1992).She served as Educator at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue from 1990-1996, and was the Adjunct Rabbi there from 1998-2019. Since 1998, Rabbi Person has been the High Holy Day Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Olam, Fire Island Pines, NY.Before coming to the CCAR, Rabbi Person was the Editor-in-Chief of URJ Books and Music, where she was responsible for the revision of The Torah: A Modern Commentary (2005) and the publication of many significant projects, including the Aleph Isn't Tough adult Hebrew series and Mitkadem: Hebrew for Youth as well as several award-winning children's books. While at URJ, she was also the Managing Editor of The Torah: A Women's Commentary, named the National Jewish Book Award Book of the Year in 2008.Rabbi Person is also the co-author of Stories of Heaven and Earth: Bible Heroes in Contemporary Children's Literature and as well as co-editor of That You May Live Long: Caring for Your Aging Parents, Caring for Yourself, and Editor of The Mitzvah of Healing. Her essays and poems have been published in various anthologies and journals, including Bridges: A Jewish Feminist Journal, upstreet, Encyclopedia of Jewish American Popular Culture, Women and Judaism, The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature, and The Women's Haftarah Commentary.Rabbi Person lives in Brooklyn, NY, and is the mother of two adults.
CCAR Chief Executive Rabbi Hara Person defends abortion rights, in the wake of Dobbs. Rabbi Hara Person is the Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis. She is the first woman Chief Executive in the history of the CCAR. As Chief Executive, Rabbi Person oversees lifelong rabbinic learning, professional development and career services, CCAR Press -- liturgy, sacred texts, educational materials, apps, and other content for Reform clergy, congregations and Jewish organizations -- and critical resources and thought leadership for the 2,200 rabbis who serve more than 2 million Reform Jews throughout North America, Israel, and the world. She was ordained in 1998 from HUC-JIR, after graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Amherst College (1986) and receiving an MA in Fine Arts from New York University/International Center of Photography (1992). Rabbi Person served as Educator at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue from 1990-1996, and was the Adjunct Rabbi there from 1998-2019. She also serves as the High Holy Day Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Olam, Fire Island Pines, NY. Previously, she was the CCAR's Chief Strategy Officer. In that capacity, she oversaw communications, served as Publisher of CCAR Press, and worked on overall organizational strategy. Prior to joining the CCAR, she worked at the URJ, where she was Managing Editor of The Torah: A Women's Commentary, named the National Jewish Book Award Book of the Year in 2008.
This week: The Supreme Court unveiled a ruling right before Shabbat overturning the federal abortion protections guaranteed in Roe v Wade. To talk about the Jewish perspective on abortion, why abortion is essential to health care, and what rabbis do after this ruling, I speak with Rabbi Hara Person, the chief executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, or the CCAR, which is the Reform movement's rabbinical association.Apologies for the late upload -- I've been sick the past few days and am not at 100%. More episodes about this ruling are on their way.Say hello! Lev@tcjewfolk.comhttps://jewfolk-inc.creator-spring.com/https://tcjewfolk.com/donate/To help Ukraine: https://tcjewfolk.com/resources-to-help-ukraine/Jewish world response: https://www.jta.org/2022/06/24/united-states/after-shabbat-we-will-act-american-jews-gear-up-for-wave-of-post-roe-activismhttps://tcjewfolk.com/local-national-jewish-organizations-speak-out-on-abortion-decision/Gen Parker: https://tcjewfolk.com/grounded-in-strength-we-are-a-force/Global response: https://apnews.com/article/abortion-us-supreme-court-politics-health-puerto-rico-37f1bf1b6ee02cceb33d5d456335e812?taid=62b6330c26cb51000187e895Overview of the Supreme Court ruling: https://www.scotusblog.com/2022/06/supreme-court-overturns-constitutional-right-to-abortion/Tech/internet privacy guide to abortion: https://gizmodo.com/how-to-get-an-abortion-keep-personal-information-safe-1848874362Justices: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/03/1096108319/roe-v-wade-alito-conservative-justices-confirmation-hearingsMinnesota background: https://tcjewfolk.com/judaisms-presence-in-minnesotas-abortion-rights-fight/Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u1gayfK18XkbGvXJMKsnEEQDCXKvcF6MsFGAUu0DA7Q/edit?usp=sharing
This bonus episode of Judaism Unbound is presented in partnership with Theatre Dybbuk. Once a month, their podcast -- called The Dybbukast -- releases a new episode, and we are proud to feature their second season's eighth episode as a bonus episode here on Judaism Unbound's feed. In each episode, they bring poems, plays, and other creative texts from throughout history to life, all while revealing their relationships to issues still present today. Subscribe to The Dybbukast on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else that podcasts are found.The Exagoge of Ezekiel the Tragedian is the earliest documented Jewish play, thought to have been written in Alexandria, Egypt in the second century BCE. From the fragments that remain, we know that it tells the biblical Exodus narrative in the style of a Greek tragedy. In 2016, theatre dybbuk combined the extant 269 lines with modern-day stories of refugees, immigrants, and other voices from the American experience to form a new adaptation, titled exagoge, that relates the ancient story to contemporary issues.This episode, presented in collaboration with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education at Brandeis University, features performances from exagoge intercut with a conversation recorded at the annual convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis in March 2022 between theatre dybbuk's artistic director, Aaron Henne, and Dr. Miriam Heller Stern. Dr. Stern, the Vice Provost for Educational Strategy at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and founder of Beit HaYozter/the Creativity Braintrust, studied theatre dybbuk's process alongside Dr. Tobin Belzer during the creation of the adaptation.
The Exagoge of Ezekiel the Tragedian is the earliest documented Jewish play, thought to have been written in Alexandria, Egypt in the second century BCE. From the fragments that remain, we know that it tells the biblical Exodus narrative in the style of a Greek tragedy. In 2016, theatre dybbuk combined the extant 269 lines with modern-day stories of refugees, immigrants, and other voices from the American experience to form a new adaptation, titled exagoge, that relates the ancient story to contemporary issues.This episode, presented in collaboration with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education at Brandeis University, features performances from exagoge intercut with a conversation recorded at the annual convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis in March 2022 between theatre dybbuk's artistic director, Aaron Henne, and Dr. Miriam Heller Stern. Dr. Stern, the Vice Provost for Educational Strategy at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and founder of Beit HaYozter/the Creativity Braintrust, studied theatre dybbuk's process alongside Dr. Tobin Belzer during the creation of the adaptation.This episode is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Rabbi Barry Block, Vice President of organizational relationships at the Central Conference of American Rabbis and faculty dean at the Union of Reform Judaism's Henry S. Jacobs Camp, discusses with Rabbi Neil Amswych "The Social Justice Torah Commentary" (which he edited) and the connection between Torah and Social Justice.
Don Futterman, Noah Efron and superstar reporter Linda Gradstein discuss three topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra on Patreon —Wages of Sin— Are the crimes of terrorists visited on their loved ones? —Rest in Peace?— Should dead people be dug up and downsized into ossuaries a year after they're buried? Some rabbis, scholars and environmental activists say, absolutely! —As If We Left Egypt— What does it mean to “see ourselves as if we ourselves left Egypt,” in this moment of viruses and violences, of refugees and unrest. —No Funding For You— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Nineteen celebrated progressive American Rabbis act to keep donations from American Jews from reaching far-right-wing Israeli groups like the anti-gay, anti-miscegenation, Jewish supremacist organization Lahava. That's a good thing, right? All this and rocking Passover-ish pop!
In this conversation with Rabbi Barry Block, we talk about the precious gems in the High Priest's breastplate, as a metaphor for the imperative to create equity by considering the individual needs of students/communities in education. Plus, in the bonus interview, we talk about the Jewish context around social and racial justice in the American south. Rabbi Block's book: The The Social Justice Torah Commentary, published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Rabbi Block's book recommendation: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.
Rabbi Micah Lapidus, Ed.D. is The Director of Jewish and Hebrew Studies at The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Having served in his current position since 2008 he is an advocate for Jewish Day School education. A former board member of the CCAR (Central Conference of American Rabbis) as well as PARDES: Day Schools of Reform Judaism, Rabbi Micah is also a composer of Jewish and spiritual music with 5 albums and many more to come. You can find his music on his website: micahlapidus.com.Gems:Encourage students to have a conversation about G-d.Discussions about G-d must be done in a developmentally appropriate way and respectfully.Make G-d a topic of conversation.Be mindful of adolescent development.Education and dedication go hand-in-hand.Take advantage of opportunities to check your own ego.Our vision for the future is deeply informed by our memories of the past.If it's easy to create good, sweet, funny, and strong memories for children, we need to know that and wield that power with humility and understanding of our importance of trusted adults in their lives.Let the light shine!We're planting seeds in our students.Read Pirkei Avot.Maintain boundaries.Education is an art.Allow Jewish values to be the values through which you express your most fundamental commitments.Amazon We receive a small commission for any items purchased through my Amazon link.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JewishEducationExperiencePodcast)
ABOUT THIS EVENT: Liturgy is a kind of sacred poetry, using metaphors and imagery that spoke to our ancestors. What happens when we pair our liturgy with more contemporary poetry? How does poetry help us better understand the yearnings, pain, joy, and questions expressed in our liturgy? And how does it offer us new insights and ways to grapple with the big questions, with doubt, and with our aspirations? ABOUT THIS SPEAKER: Rabbi Hara Person is the Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis. Previously, she was the CCAR's Chief Strategy Officer. In that capacity, she oversaw the Communications Department and served as Publisher of CCAR Press, and worked with leadership on overall organizational strategy. Rabbi Person was ordained in 1998 from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, after graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Amherst College (1986) and receiving an MA in Fine Arts from New York University's International Center of Photography (1992). She served as Educator at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue from 1990-1996, and was the Adjunct Rabbi there from 1998-2019. Since 1998, Rabbi Person has been the High Holy Day Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Olam, Fire Island Pines, NY. Before coming to the CCAR, Rabbi Person was the Editor-in-Chief of URJ Books and Music, where she was responsible for the revision of The Torah: A Modern Commentary (2005) and the publication of many significant projects, including the Aleph Isn't Tough adult Hebrew series and Mitkadem: Hebrew for Youth as well as several award-winning children's books. While at URJ, she was also the Managing Editor of The Torah: Women's commentary, named the National Jewish Book Award Book of the Year in 2008. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi... Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/
Rabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader and social justice activist. She is the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami, in West Hollywood, CA. She is Past President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the international organization of over 2300 Reform Rabbis. She served as the first openly gay or lesbian person in that position. She also was the first woman ever elected as President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis which includes Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist and Orthodox Rabbis. Rabbi Eger is the editor of the ground breaking book, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells: A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual (CCAR PRESS, 2020). This collection of LGBTQ prayers, poems, liturgy, and rituals is both a spiritual resource and a celebratory affirmation of Jewish diversity. Giving voice to the private and public sectors of queer Jewish experience and allies. She also wrote a companion study guide for this book. Rabbi Eger is also the co-editor of Gender and Religious Leadership: Woman Rabbis Pastors and Ministers (Rowman and Littlfield, 2019). This volume analyzes historical and recent developments in female religious leadership and the larger issues shaping the scholarly debate at the intersection of gender and religious studies. Eger was named as one of the 50 most influential Jews by the Jewish Daily Forward and one of the 50 most influential women rabbis. In October 2011 Rabbi Eger was one of the Gay Icons of Equality Forum’s LGBT History Month. Huffington Post named her as the #1 LGBT Clergy Person in America. Most recently recognized for her activism by the City of Los Angeles as a trailblazer, she has won numerous awards for her leadership from the Human Rights Campaign, the City of West Hollywood, the California State Senate and State Assembly. Rabbi Eger also coaches non-profit executives and clergy through her company ReZilience Strategies. Raised in Memphis, TN, Rabbi Eger graduated with honors from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion in 1982. She received her Master’s Degree from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in 1985 and was ordained as Rabbi in 1988 at the New York campus of HUC. She received her Doctor of Divinity in 2013 from HUC-JIR. Eger is a Sr. Rabbinic Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Rabbi Eger is married to Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, Associate Rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom in Austin, TX She has one son, Benjamin, who lives and works in Dallas You can follow her on Twitter @deniseeger or her blog “Walking Humbly . Seeking Justice. Living with Hope.” What You Will Learn: How the assassination of Dr. MLK Jr. influenced her How her childhood Rabbi helped her realize her own potential How our beliefs affect our genetic code The many roles of a clergyperson The best influence techniques What Rabbi Eger thinks it means to be authentic The detriment of American work culture How woman can create a new environment in the workplace Resources: Email: egerdenise@gmail.com Websites: https://www.ccarpress.org/shopping_product_detail.asp?pid=50477 https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793601575/Gender-and-Religious-Leadership-Women-Rabbis-Pastors-and-Ministers https://kol-ami.org https://rabbieger.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabbiofweho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rabbideniseeger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deniseeger
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Denise Eger, editor of the book, Mishkah Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells, a collection of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual. Rabbi Eger is the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, and was the first LGBTQ person to be the president of the Centeral Conference of American Rabbis.
Rabbi Hara Person, chief executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), the professional organization of Reform rabbis in the U.S., discusses changing career paths and training efforts for rabbis The post Encore Broadcast: Rabbi Hara Person, Chief Executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, discusses changes in rabbinic training and career opportunities appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.
Rabbi Hara Person, chief executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), the professional organization of Reform rabbis in the U.S., discusses changing career paths and training efforts for rabbis The post Encore Broadcast: Rabbi Hara Person, Chief Executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, discusses changes in rabbinic training and career opportunities appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.
Rabbi Rick Kellner has served as the senior rabbi and spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tikvah since July of 2011. Rabbi Kellner was ordained as a rabbi in May 2007 at the Los Angeles campus of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion where he also received Masters degrees in Hebrew Letters and Jewish Education. Rabbi Kellner active in B.R.E.A.D (Building Responsibility Equality and Dignity) an interfaith justice organization in Columbus. He currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Ohio Religious Action Center a statewide movement for Reform Jews to seek justice on the state level and as the Chair of Continuing Rabbinic Education for the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Rabbi Kellner believes that Judaism can be experienced through the values of Joy, Community, Meaning and Impact. He believes in a community that is built on relationships. It is through our relationships with each other and the congregation in which we create a stronger sense of community. Rabbi Kellner grew up in New York and he attended the University at Albany where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Prior to joining Congregation Beth Tikvah, Rabbi Kellner served as the Associate Rabbi of Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles. Rabbi Kellner and his wife Debra live in the Worthington area with their two beautiful daughters Zoe and Shira.
Welcome to Have a Blessed Gay, your weekly spiritual-comedy podcast! Join holy host, Tyler Martin, as he critically discusses social norms, current events, mental health, religion, and spirituality from an outcast's perspective. This week, Tyler chats Rabbi Denise L. Eger, an incredible activist, author, proud lesbian, and inspiring Rabbi. Throughout her rabbinical career, she has worked extensively to include and uplift the LGBTQ+ community, she has worked tirelessly with and for people with AIDS, she was the first openly LGBTQ+ President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis which is the largest organization of Rabbis in the world, she’s also the past President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis (being the first woman and openly gay person to do that), and a past President of the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis. But get this, she officiated the very first US same-sex marriage in L.A. County in 2008. What they primarily discussed was her groundbreaking new book: Mishkan Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells: A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual. It is an absolutely gorgeous book filled with prayers, rituals, history, and traditions that actually include the LGBTQ+ community. There is no other religious denomination that has published a book of queer prayers as part of its primary liturgy. Along with her book, they also talk about inclusivity, tolerance vs. acceptance, seeking activism as a faith leader, and how to make our holidays more inclusive, right now, but also year round. Enjoy this inspiring discussion! Guest: Rabbi Denise L. Eger Twitter: @deniseeger Instagram: @rabbideniseeger Facebook: www.facebook.com/rabbideniseeger Website/Blog: https://rabbieger.com/ Congregation: https://www.kol-ami.org/ Where Pride Dwells (Book): www.amazon.com/Mishkan-Gaavah-Where-Pride-Dwells/dp/0881233587/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=where+pride+dwells&qid=1606206058&sr=8-1 Sponsored by BetterHelp! Get 10% Off BetterHelp therapy by using my code! www.betterhelp.com/blessedgay Your Host: Tyler Martin Instagram: @tylerisaacmartin Follow Have a Blessed Gay and Reach Out! Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @haveablessedgay www.haveablessedgay.com Email: hello@haveablessedgay.com U.S. Helplines National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Trevor Project Helpline (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386 Trans Helpline: 877-565-8860
Join Dr. Holmes as she discusses congregational inclusion with Rabbi Steven Rau. Rabbi Rau is the co-author with Stacey Levy of the book Everyone is Welcome: Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Congregational Schools. Dr. Holmes and Rabbi Rau talk through the book which is relevant for every faith in creating an inclusive environment as well as staff training and the importance of role models and building programs around a child's individual needs. The book is available on Amazon and Behrman House Publishing.Rabbi Steven H. Rau joined The Temple staff as Director of Lifelong Learning in 2002. He oversees The Temple’s Breman Education Center, Project Connect (youth engagement department), Tamid: A Lifetime of Jewish Learning (adult education), and the Weinberg Early Learning Center. Rau and the educational team have revitalized The Temple’s educational and youth engagement programs, which is one of twenty supplemental educational programs in North America accredited by the Association for Reform Jewish Educators (ARJE) in 2009.Rabbi Steven Rau was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and received a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications. During his undergraduate studies, Rabbi Rau attended Tel Aviv University in Israel. He received a Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and was ordained in 1998. In 2003, Rau received the coveted title of Reform Jewish Educator from the ARJE. Additionally, he holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida. Before moving to Atlanta, Rabbi Rau served as Associate Rabbi and Director of Youth and Education at Congregation Ahavath Chesed in Jacksonville, Florida.Rabbi Rau is actively involved in the greater Jewish educational world, serving nationally as a member of the ARJE Accreditation Committee, and locally as a board member of Jewish Family and Career Services. Rabbi Rau is co-author of Everyone is Welcome: Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Congregational Schools, published by URJ Press, and was a contributing writer and part of the editorial team of Mishkan Tefilah for Youth and Mishkan HaNefesh for Youth, both published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis. In 2017, Rabbi Rau was honored by the ARJE as Distinguished Educator.Rabbi Rau and his wife, Julie, have five children - daughters Aviv and Amit, and sons Ohad, Matthew, and Reid, and a sweet Cockapoo named George.http://www.the-temple.org/
Rabbi Seth M. Limmer on social justice, Israel, immigration (and more) at Chicago’s historic Sinai Temple. Rabbi Seth M. Limmer, DHL, serves as senior rabbi of Chicago Sinai Congregation. During his rabbinate he has served as chair of the Justice, Peace & Civil Liberties of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, as vice-chair of the URJ’s Commission on Social Action, as dean of faculty for Eisner and Crane Lake Camps, and at the time of publication serves on the Board of Trustees of the CCAR. On behalf of Chicago Sinai Congregation’s lead role in organizing the Reform Movement’s participation in the NAACP’s 2015 America’s Journey for Justice, Rabbi Limmer accepted the Rabbi Maurice Eisendrath Bearer of Light Award, the highest honor of the URJ. Author of many articles, 2016 saw the publication of his first full-length book, Medieval Midrash: The House for Inspired Innovation. Rabbi Limmer also served as co-editor of Moral Resistance and Spiritual Authority, published by CCAR Press.
Holy Eucharist Rite II for the Tenth Sunday After PentecostThe Episcopal Church of Leeds ParishMarkham, VirginiaThe Rev. Kate Bryant, CelebrantPermission to podcast or stream copyrighted music with copyrightedsung or projected texts in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE withlicense #A-711861. All rights reserved. Copyrights include:H-393, “Praise our great and gracious Lord”, Music: Maoz Zur,Hebrew melody; adapt. Eric Werner, from Union Songster, ©1960Conference of American Rabbis. H-61, “Sleepers, wake!”, Words: Philipp Nicolai; tr. Carl P. Daw, Jr., © 1982, Carl P. Daw, Jr. Organ settings of Wachet auf by Paul Manz, Setting 2: © 1970 Concordia Publishing House, Setting 3: © 1980, 1987, and 2011 Birnamwood Publications.
New episodes every morning at 11am. As we prepare to tell the Passover story, a refection on the value of our own family stories. Special guest: Rabbi Hara Person, CEO of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. How do we manage our lives during the Coronavirus crisis? How do we keep our sanity? How do we use this quarantine to bring out the best in ourselves? Tune in every day and share your stories with podcast@jewishjournal.com. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
A prayer from Mishkan T'Filah, a Reform Siddur from the Central Conference of American Rabbis. May we be ever mindful of the least of these in our midst.
Rabbi Hara Person, the Chief Executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, is the publisher of the new book Deepening the Dialogue: American Jews and Israelis Envision the Jewish Democratic State. She offers insights into how Reform Rabbis, whose finger is on the Jewish-American pulse virtually more than anyone else, can communicate Israel to their communities and vice-versa. This season is made possible by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, which promotes humanistic, democratic, and liberal values in the social discourse in Israel.
Rabbi Alan R. Sherman, D.D. Chosen by the Jewish Journal Newspaper as one of the most influential Jewish leaders in South Florida. April 2010 CURRENT POSITIONS Director of Chaplain Services 1983 – Present Executive Director, Chaplaincy; 1979-2012; Director of Community Relations (1979-1995) Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Inc. Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Retired, June 1999. United States Army, 3220th US Army Reserve Garrison, West Palm Beach, FL Veteran of Operation Shield/Storm. Mobilized for active duty, August 1990 – May 1991 Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis: Executive Vice President, 1997 –2012; President, 1994 – 1996; Secretary, 1991; Vice President, 1992 – 1994; appointed Vice President, 1997. RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR EDUCATION 1954 – 1961 Yeshiva of Central Queens. Jamaica, New York. Diploma. 1963 – 1965 Long Beach High School. Long Beach, New York. NY State Regents Diploma. 1965 – 1969 Long Island University. CW Post Campus. B.A., Sociology, Minor: Education 1969 Elected to Pi Gamma Mu – National Social Science Honor Society. 1969 – 1974 Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. B.A., B.H.L., M.A.H.L., Ordained Rabbi 1972 – 1973 Tel Aviv University. Ramat Aviv, Israel. 1973 – 1974 Elected President of the HUC - JIR Rabbinic Student Association 1984 Command and General Staff College, U.S. Army. Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas: Graduate. 1999 Doctor of Divinity, Honorary – HUC - JIR POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION Certified Jewish Chaplain – National Association of Jewish Chaplains, 1995. Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Residency in Hospital Ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education. Certificate, 1978. Jefferson County Comprehensive Mental Health Center. Steubenville, Ohio. Initiated and completed course in Pastoral Counseling. Certificate. RECENT PAST AND PRESENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Guardianship Committee – Jewish Family and Children’s Service - Member, 2005 – 2012. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center – Board Member, 2005 - 2012. Vice President-2011-2012. Leadership Palm Beach County - Alumni Toward a More Perfect Union – Board Member, 2007 Vitas Advisory Committee (Hospice), 2008- present. United Jewish Communities Rabbinic Cabinet. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line – On Board Clergy Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Jail Ministry Advisory Committee – Chairman, 2006 – Rabbinic Advisor to Jewish War Veterans, Post 501. S.A. Friends of Beit Halochem: Helping disabled Israeli Veterans, Honorary Board. Emergency Shelter Grants Program, Advisory Board: appointed by the Palm Beach County Commission, 1994 – 1997, President 1990; Board Member Member, Amerian Legion, Present AWARDS 1995 Red Ribbon Award presented by the Partnership for a Drug-Free Community for outstanding efforts and achievement in the Palm Beach County “ War Against Drugs”. 1993 Defender Cup presented by Palm Beach County Public Defender Richard Jorandby for Outstanding Service to the indigent of Palm Beach County. 1986 Man of the Year Brotherhood Award presented by the Brotherhood Committee of the Palm Beaches & Environs for Leadership in promoting dialogue and interaction among people of different races and religions. Dr. Theodore Norley Community Service Award for Outstanding Community Services to Disadvantaged Citizens of Palm Beach County, presented by the Urban League of Palm Beach County, March 1983. William J. Shroder Award, from the Council of Jewish Federations, for building a Coalition of Human Services, in response to projected government budget cuts affecting human services, November 1982. The Hadassah Myrtle Wreath Achievement Award for 1984, in recognition of Outstanding Community Service to the people of Palm Beach County. Recognition of 10 years of service to the viewers of CBS affiliate WPEC – TV 12, as co-host of “Perspectives in Faith”, a public affairs program. Public Relations Award for “Prayer Book for the Elderly”, presented by the Council of Jewish Federations, November 1982. Meritorious Service Medal, Washington, D.C., June 1999 for career service in the Army Chaplaincy. Army Commendation Metal, Oak Leaf Cluster, Washington, D.C., August 1991, for outstanding service in Operation Desert Shield Storm. Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Atlanta, Georgia, December 1995. Commander’s Award for Excellence- 1999; 3220 US Army Garrison, West Palm Beach, FL Recipient of the B’Nai Avraham Award, American Jewish Committee, for theservice in the area of intergroup relations, May 1992. Liberty Bell Award, Palm Beach County Bar Association for Community Service that has strengthened the American System of Freedom under law, May 1992. Bethel House, Inc. (African – American) Community Service Award for making a difference to people of all communities, September 1992. Service Award, Jefferson County Mental Health Center, Steubenville, Ohio, January 1979. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office- Exemplary Volunteer Award- 2012. DISTANT PAST COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Temple Beth El, Steubenville, Ohio, Rabbi - 1974 – 1979. Community Relations Board of Palm Beach County; appointed by the Palm Beach County Commission, 1980; elected Chairman, 1980 – 1982; resigned chairmanship and elected Vice-Chairman, September 1982; re-elected Chairman, 1984 – 1985 and 1988 – 1990. Holocaust Survivors of the Palm Beaches: Co-Founder. Urban League of Palm Beach County: board member. Director of Chaplain Services 1983 – Present MorseLife, Inc. Commission on Equal Opportunity and International Concerns: appointed by the JCPA, May 1983; the Church – State Commission, May 1984; appointed to the Commission on Israel and Task Force on Women, May 1988. The Palm Beach Post Newspaper: columnist on religion. Palm Beach County Public Defender’s Office: Board of the Alternative Sentencing Project. United Cerebral Palsy of the Treasure Coast: Telethon VIP, 1983 – 1986. Children’s Place in West Palm Beach: Board of Directors, 1979 – 1980. Central Conference of American Rabbis: Committee on Judaism and Health, executive board; Committee on Pastoral Care and Training, member; Committee on Synagogue-Federation Relations, member. WXEL-TV, Public Broadcasting: Community Advisory Board. Jupiter Courier Journal: religion contributor. “Directions 88” in Planning for the Future of Palm Beach County, May 5-7, 1988. “Directions 94” in Planning for the future of Palm Beach County, June 2-4, 1994. Dialogues with the Methodist, Catholic and African American Communities. Instrumental in establishing a Coalition of Human Service Agencies to respond to the impact of Federal, State and local budget cuts in Palm Beach County; elected Treasurer, March 1992. Junior League of Palm Beach County: advisory board, 1993 – 1995. “Perspectives in Faith”, a monthly public affairs program produced by CBS affiliate WPEC-TV 12, West Palm Beach, 1984 - 1995. Temple Beit Hayam, Stuart, Florida: founding and interim Rabbi, 1993 – 1995. Airport 88 Celebration Committee: member and participant in Dedication Ceremony for Palm Beach International Airport. Ministerial Fellowship of the Palm Beaches: President, 1986 – 1989; Vice-President, 1982; Secretary, 1981. Chaplain Unit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office; President, 1997 National Association of Jewish Chaplains: elected to the executive board, February 1993 – 1998. Accredited as a Certified Jewish Chaplain, May 1994; Convention Chairman, 1997. Clergy Advisory Committee: Clinical Pastoral Education Program, Intercoastal Health Systems, West Palm Beach, Florida; 1993 – 2007. Partnership for a Drug Free Community; United Way of Palm Beach Co.; 1994 – 2007. Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County: Board of Directors; 1994 – 2007. Hanley Hazeldon Center: spiritual counselor. Leadership Palm Beach County: graduate, 1991 – 1992. Jack Cole Show on WJNO radio: regular guest. Palm Beach County School System: Human Sexuality Curriculum Review Committee, 1992. Comprehensive AIDS Program of Palm Beach County: Board Member. Hospice of Palm Beach County: Board of Directors; Personnel Chair, 1979 – 1984; Ethics Committee, member, 1994 – 1995. HIV Pastoral Care Network of Palm Beach County: Secretary – Treasurer. Palm Beach County Human Relations Camp for Inter-racial and Inter-cultural Understanding – Office of Equal Opportunity, Palm Beach County Commission: Founder Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County: Compeer Program Advisory Board. Planned Parenthood of Palm Beach County: Clergy Advisory Board. Committee to Stamp Out Hate, American Jewish Committee, Founding Board of Directors, 1993. Citizens for Quality Education, a political action committee: Co-Founder. Concerned Citizens for the Palm Beach County Home and General Care Facility: Board Member, 1995. Committee on Hospital Chaplaincy of the Central Conference of American Rabbis: appointed 1995. Veteran’s Hospital Research Foundation: Chairman of Audit Committee; 1997. Palm Beach Jewish Times Newspaper: columnist; 1996 – 1999. Forum Club – Board of Directors. Palm Beach County Alliance, Treasurer and Board Member, 2002 – 2007. Rotary Club – Steubenville, Ohio. Family Planning Association of Jefferson County - Board Member. Interfaith Clergy Association of Steubenville, Ohio, President, 1978. Mayor’s Human Relations Commission of Steubenville Ohio, Board Member. Jefferson County Comprehensive Mental Health Services Personnel, Chairman, 1975 – 1977. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, September 1973 – Conducted High HolyDay Service and Ministered to patients and staff. Gracie Square Psychiatric Hospital – N.Y., N.Y. September 1970 – Conducted High HolyDay Services and ministered to patients and staff Lecturer for Jewish Chatauqua Society, Bethany College, Bethany West Virginia. Montefiore Temple, Cairo, IL - Student Pulpit. NorthHills Jewish Community Center, Pittsburgh, PA - Student Pulpit, 1972 – 1973. Temple Ahavath Shalom, Bluefield, W. VA – Student Pulpit, 1973 – 1974.
Welcome to the LI Law Podcast. We feature legal issues and developments which affect Long Island residents and business owners. The podcast focuses on Long Island law topics and includes greater New York court and legislative happenings. If you are one of the approximate 8 million residents of Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings counties), or want to enjoy all law-related matters on Long Island, this podcast is for you! Your host, Zehava Schechter, is an attorney admitted to the New York Bar for 30 years. She concentrates her private practice in estate planning, administration, and litigation; real estate law; contracts, and business formation and dissolution. If you like this podcast, you may want to look for Zehava's monthly articles in the Malverne/West Hempstead Herald, Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald, Oceanside/Island Park Herald, and the Beacon newspapers. Our guest on this 27th episode is Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss, who retired in October, 2019 as chairman of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission where he served for 28 years, since 1992. Rabbi Moss also served as co-chair of the Suffolk County Anti-Bias Task Force and chair of the Islip Town Anti-Bias Task Force in the battle against anti-Semitism and other bias crimes. He is the longest sitting member on the Islip Town Board of Ethics and is also Director and Founder of STOPBIAS, an educational program for bias/hate crimes offenders. Rabbi Moss also serves as chaplain to the Suffolk County Police Department since 1986 and holds the rank of Chief of Chaplains. Rabbi Moss also serves as chaplain at various hospitals and skilled nursing/assisted living homes in the Suffolk community. He is Rabbi Emeritus of B'nai Israel Reform Temple in Oakdale, New York, President of the Suffolk County Board of Rabbis and is past-president of numerous local and county organizations. He is also Chair of the Center for Social Justice and Human Understanding located in the library of the Selden Campus of Suffolk Community College. Rabbi Moss is a student of Kabbalah and meditation and has led workshops in these areas of Jewish life and study. Rabbi Moss' bike trip to Auschwitz was featured in Newsday: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/oakdale-rabbi-auschwitz-bike-ride-1.32951997. He has had articles printed in the Journal of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and in other publications. He is the author of “An Anatomy of One Breath,” https://bnai-israel.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/53/2018/09/An_Anatomy_of_One_Breath.pdf Rabbi Steven Moss' contact information is: Email: rabbiemeritus@bnai-israel.org Telephone: (631) 793-5488 Welcome to the podcast, Rabbi Moss! Please contact us with your general questions or comments at LILawPodcast@gmail.com. No podcast is a substitute for competent legal advice.
Today, our guest is Rabbi Denise Eger, who leads Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood. Rabbi Eger is one of the first lesbian Rabbis to work openly in the United States, and was the first queer President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, which is the largest organization of Rabbis in the world. Rabbi Eger gives a blessing before beginning a conversation about sex and spirituality; the myth of Lilith; ordaining California’s first legal lesbian wedding and how she is leading her congregation to evolve past the gender binary. Be sure to follow us on IG @TheSexEd for more!
"I had begun my marriage under a chuppah, I had begun it in a Jewish way. I needed to end my marriage in a Jewish way too." A rabbi shares her intentional journey towards the creation of a ritual to transition from marriage to divorce, and why you might consider doing the same. Rabbi Lisa Greene is a rabbi and a mother of three. Both roles challenge, inspire, teach and make her laugh. For 19 years, Rabbi Greene has served North Shore Congregation Israel, Glencoe, Illinois where she partners with phenomenal colleagues and members of her community to learn, teach, create experiential learning opportunities, and make sacred time and space happen in new and traditional ways. She was ordained by the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in 1995 and has a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Rabbi Greene is a long-time summer camp faculty member at the URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute and brings her finance background to serve the Central Conference of American Rabbis. She's written for the Huffington Post, Wisdom Daily, Reform Judaism blog and her personal blog, Intersections (ordinaryandsacred.com), which reflects on the intersection of sacred and ordinary in daily life.
In their new book Recharging Judaism: How Civic Engagement is Good For Synagogues, Jews and America (Central Conference of American Rabbis, 2017), Rabbi Judith Schindler and Judy Seldin-Cohen argue that social action and Jewish action go hand-in-hand. The book offers both inspiration and guidance, weaving together passages from Torah and Talmud, insights from contemporary Jewish and non-Jewish civic leaders, and practical advice drawn from the authors many years of advocacy, activism, and civic collaboration in their home community of Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss how the idea of minyan can work as a model for social movements; we discuss the stages congregations can follow to embark on a civic project; and, we discuss how to avoid community division while still encouraging healthy debate — which, along with supporting the needy, is as authentic and ancient a Jewish tradition as one can find. Daveeda Goldberg is a PhD candidate in the Department of Humanities at York University, in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In their new book Recharging Judaism: How Civic Engagement is Good For Synagogues, Jews and America (Central Conference of American Rabbis, 2017), Rabbi Judith Schindler and Judy Seldin-Cohen argue that social action and Jewish action go hand-in-hand. The book offers both inspiration and guidance, weaving together passages from Torah and Talmud, insights from contemporary Jewish and non-Jewish civic leaders, and practical advice drawn from the authors many years of advocacy, activism, and civic collaboration in their home community of Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss how the idea of minyan can work as a model for social movements; we discuss the stages congregations can follow to embark on a civic project; and, we discuss how to avoid community division while still encouraging healthy debate — which, along with supporting the needy, is as authentic and ancient a Jewish tradition as one can find. Daveeda Goldberg is a PhD candidate in the Department of Humanities at York University, in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In their new book Recharging Judaism: How Civic Engagement is Good For Synagogues, Jews and America (Central Conference of American Rabbis, 2017), Rabbi Judith Schindler and Judy Seldin-Cohen argue that social action and Jewish action go hand-in-hand. The book offers both inspiration and guidance, weaving together passages from Torah and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In their new book Recharging Judaism: How Civic Engagement is Good For Synagogues, Jews and America (Central Conference of American Rabbis, 2017), Rabbi Judith Schindler and Judy Seldin-Cohen argue that social action and Jewish action go hand-in-hand. The book offers both inspiration and guidance, weaving together passages from Torah and Talmud, insights from contemporary Jewish and non-Jewish civic leaders, and practical advice drawn from the authors many years of advocacy, activism, and civic collaboration in their home community of Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss how the idea of minyan can work as a model for social movements; we discuss the stages congregations can follow to embark on a civic project; and, we discuss how to avoid community division while still encouraging healthy debate — which, along with supporting the needy, is as authentic and ancient a Jewish tradition as one can find. Daveeda Goldberg is a PhD candidate in the Department of Humanities at York University, in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In their new book Recharging Judaism: How Civic Engagement is Good For Synagogues, Jews and America (Central Conference of American Rabbis, 2017), Rabbi Judith Schindler and Judy Seldin-Cohen argue that social action and Jewish action go hand-in-hand. The book offers both inspiration and guidance, weaving together passages from Torah and Talmud, insights from contemporary Jewish and non-Jewish civic leaders, and practical advice drawn from the authors many years of advocacy, activism, and civic collaboration in their home community of Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss how the idea of minyan can work as a model for social movements; we discuss the stages congregations can follow to embark on a civic project; and, we discuss how to avoid community division while still encouraging healthy debate — which, along with supporting the needy, is as authentic and ancient a Jewish tradition as one can find. Daveeda Goldberg is a PhD candidate in the Department of Humanities at York University, in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In their new book Recharging Judaism: How Civic Engagement is Good For Synagogues, Jews and America (Central Conference of American Rabbis, 2017), Rabbi Judith Schindler and Judy Seldin-Cohen argue that social action and Jewish action go hand-in-hand. The book offers both inspiration and guidance, weaving together passages from Torah and Talmud, insights from contemporary Jewish and non-Jewish civic leaders, and practical advice drawn from the authors many years of advocacy, activism, and civic collaboration in their home community of Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss how the idea of minyan can work as a model for social movements; we discuss the stages congregations can follow to embark on a civic project; and, we discuss how to avoid community division while still encouraging healthy debate — which, along with supporting the needy, is as authentic and ancient a Jewish tradition as one can find. Daveeda Goldberg is a PhD candidate in the Department of Humanities at York University, in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For Rabbi Denise Eger, Torah helps us navigate the process of living. From acknowledging God's flaws to living with intention, Rabbi Eger gives us a Torah for our times. Rabbi Denise L. Eger is the founding Rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami, West Hollywood’s premier Reform Synagogue. Rabbi Eger is the President-Elect of The Central Conference of American Rabbis. the largest rabbinic organization in the world, and will assume the presidency as the third woman and first openly gay or lesbian person in the position in 2015. Rabbi Eger is Past President of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California, the first woman to serve in the post. Recently honored by the City of Los Angeles, she was also named by the Huffington Post as the Most Inspirational GLBT Clergy Person in America. In 2010 she was named by the Jewish Daily Forward as one of the top 50 women rabbis in North America. In 2008, the Jewish Daily Forward named her as one of the Forward 50—the 50 most influential Jewish leaders in the United States for her work on GLBT rights. She posts regularly on her blog: Walking Humbly, Seeking Justice, Living with Hope at www.rabbieger.wordpress.com.
Rabbi Emeritus of Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto, on his trip to Hanoi, on March 17, 1967. Rabbi Feinberg, Rabbi Emeritus of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, was in the Bay Area on a speaking trip to convey his observations and views to the American public. Rabbi Feinberg was a native of Belair, Ohio and served as rabbi of Holy Blossom Temple from 1943 to 1961. He is the author of "Storm the Gates or Jericho," and was a widely known writer and lecturer in behalf of social justice, peace and the role of the Jewish people in the contemporary world. He was an active Zionist leader, and during his rabbinate was one of the outstanding leaders of the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
Had a great conversation with Rachel Laser and Barbara Weinstein of the Religious Action Center RAC. We talked about what the RAC is, what it does, about a number of issues of concern to the progressive community and about the upcoming URJ Biennial in December. Rachel Laser is the RAC's Deputy Director. Ms. Laser has a diverse background in policy advocacy, coalition-building, message development and political strategy. She served as Senior Vice President at Hattaway Communications and as Director of the Culture Program at Third Way, a Washington, DC progressive think tank specializing in understanding and reaching moderates. Barbara Weinstein is the Religious Action Center's Associate Director. She directs legislative policy and oversees the RAC's Eisendrath Legislative Assistant program - a one year fellowship for recent college graduates focusing on Jewish values and social justice. Barbara is also the Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, a joint body of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Union for Reform Judaism and its affiliates that seeks to apply the insights of Jewish tradition to domestic and foreign issues including human rights, world peace, civil liberties, religious freedom, famine, poverty, as well as other major societal concerns.
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